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Aug 2023
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Episode 275-Shakespeare-ish

Brain Ladle Productions
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This week, we take a look at the Bard, the greatest writer of all time, Shakespeare! Well, we try. This quiz at least remotely resembles an in depth look at Shakespeare's work. Ok, that's not right either, just give it a listen and see how much Shakespeare we can manage!

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